# Safety Note+ Pro vs Notebook

The clearest difference is price: Notebook at Free against Safety Note+ Pro's $3.99. Notebook also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 739). Safety Note+ Pro's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Notebook is free to download; Safety Note+ Pro costs $3.99 up front. Safety Note+ Pro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Safety Note+ Pro against 4.7 for Notebook. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notebook has 14K ratings behind it against 739, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Safety Note+ Pro's written reviews are positive against 73% of Notebook's.

Safety Note+ Pro ships an update fortnightly, Notebook every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Safety Note+ Pro | Notebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (739 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-pro-locked-notes/id460661291/reviews)** | [4.7 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 739 | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 72.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eightythree Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/431033047) | [Koji Ito](https://appshunter.io/developer/334329056) |

## What reviewers say

### Safety Note+ Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/safety-note-plus-pro-locked-notes/id460661291)

Secure your private notes with advanced protection. This app offers passcode and biometric locks, intruder reports, and folder-specific security. Organize, back up, and share your sensitive information with peace of mind.

**Highlights:** Advanced security system, Passcode and biometric protection, Intruder report, Decoy password, Folder-specific locking, Note organization and backup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iCloud Sync Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Cloud Backup Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| iCloud Sync Yearly | $6.99 | per year |
| Cloud Backup Yearly | $8.99 | per year |
| Reset Password | $1.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Secure password storage
- 🚀 Convenient organization
- 💡 Useful for storing sensitive information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Password reset issues
- 💰 Subscription model concerns
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 📝 Limited formatting options

**Reported bugs**

- Notes not saving properly
- Password not recognized after updates
- App freezing or crashing on startup
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Cloud sync and backup options
- Customizable themes and layouts
- Improved cursor and text selection controls
- Folder-level password protection
- Keyword search


### Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notebook-diary-and-journal-app/id654645301)

This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

**Highlights:** Realistic page-turning effect, One page per day organization, iCloud sync and backup, Passcode lock with Face ID/Touch ID, Dark mode and font adjustment, Ad-free Premium option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 💡 Convenient for journaling and note-taking
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Organized by date

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
- 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
- 🚫 Limited formatting options
- 🚫 No cloud sync or backup
- 🚫 Not compatible with iPad

**Reported bugs**

- Deleting entries causes the app to crash
- Long entries can cause the app to become unresponsive
- Password feature doesn't always work as expected

**Requested features**

- Add ability to insert photos and attachments
- Implement cloud sync and backup
- Allow more formatting options (font, size, color, bold, italic, etc.)
- Develop an iPad version with optimized layout
- Add a search function to easily find past entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Safety Note+ Pro free?

Safety Note+ Pro costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Notebook free?

Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Safety Note+ Pro or Notebook?

Safety Note+ Pro is rated higher. Safety Note+ Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 739 ratings, while Notebook averages 4.7 from 14K ratings.

### Do Safety Note+ Pro or Notebook have ads?

Notebook shows ads; Safety Note+ Pro does not.

### Which is updated more often, Safety Note+ Pro or Notebook?

Safety Note+ Pro ships an update fortnightly, and Notebook every 9 days. Most recently, Safety Note+ Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Notebook on September 24, 2026.

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